Economist and statesman

Ludwig Erhard

The father of the German economic miracle, Erhard implemented the ordoliberal social market economy, uniting regulated free competition, monetary stability, and welfare, later governing as Germany's chancellor.

1897–1977
Portrait: Ludwig Erhard
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Ludwig Erhard positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 43%
Unitary 58%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 80%
Autocracy 20%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 39%
Liberty 61%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 61%
Multiculturalism 39%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 34%
Pacifist 66%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 53%
Nationalist 48%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 33%
Private 68%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 23%
Free market 78%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 23%
Globalism 78%

Religion

Leaning - Religious
Irreligious 41%
Religious 59%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 30%
Traditionalist 70%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 65%
Biology 35%

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